Pak vs SL head-to-head in the ICC World Cup records show Pakistan’s dominance against Sri Lanka. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been up against each other 7 times in the World Cups till now and every time Pakistan emerged victorious. So, Pakistan is a favorite for this match looking at the Sri Lankan’s track record in mega events. 7 – 0 for Pakistan is a confidence booster before the game.
Pak vs SL in the 1975 World Cup
Pakistan took on Sri Lanka for the first time in the 1975 World Cup. Pakistan batted first and posted a huge total of 320 on the board for the loss of 6 wickets. Zaheer Abbas was the Man of the Match who scored 97 runs and took 2 catches. The strike was over a hundred for Zaheer Abbas in this match. Sri Lanka in reply bowled out cheaply for 138 runs. Anura Tennekoon was the top scorer. Imran Khan got 3 wickets in this match. Pakistan won the match by 192 runs.
Pak vs SL in the 1983 World Cup 1st Match
Pakistan squared up against Sri Lanka for the second time in the 1983 World Cup. Sri Lanka won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat. Pakistan posted a good total on the board of 235 runs in their allotted 60 overs. At one stage Pakistan was 43 for 5. But Imran Khan and Shoaib Mahboob put up 144 runs partnership for the 6th wicket. In reply, Sri Lanka got close to chasing down the target but couldn’t get over the line. They bowled out for 224 runs. Abdul Qadir got 5 wickets to stop Sri Lanka chasing down the total.
Pak vs SL in the 1987 World Cup 2nd Match
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat, in 50 overs they posted 267 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Javed Miandad scored 103 runs facing 100 balls. Ramiz Raja with 76 runs also contributed to posting a huge total on the board. In reply, Sri Lanka got so close again to chase down the target. They fall short just 15 runs this time. Imran Khan got 2 wickets.
Pak vs SL in the 1987 World Cup
In their second encounter of the 1987 World Cup, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a huge total of 297 runs due to a brilliant 100 from Saleem Malik. Pakistan won the match convincingly by 113 runs after bowling Sri Lanka out for 184 runs.
Pak vs SL in the 1992 World Cup
This time Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. At the end of the 50 overs, Sri Lanka was 212 for 6. Aravinda de Silva was the top scorer who made 43 runs. In reply, Pakistan chased down the target in the 50th over. Miandad and Saleem Malik scored 50s to chase down the target.
Pak vs SL in the ICC World Cup 2011
Beating Sri Lanka on their home grounds is not easy. Pakistan did it in the 2011 World Cup in Colombo. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. At the end of the first inning, Pakistan managed to score 277 runs. Younis Khan and Misbah-Ul-Had were the top scorers with 72 and 83 respectively. In reply, Sri Lanka went too close to chasing down the target but just shy of 11 runs again.
Who will be the winner of the ICC World Cup 2023 winner between Pakistan and Sri Lanka? Will Pakistan dominate again or Sri Lanka will get to their maiden victory against Pakistan.
